Brewers vs. Nationals Game Preview: Friday, Aug 1, 2025

Friday, August 1st, 2025

Milwaukee Brewers at Washington Nationals Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers (64-44, first in the NL Central) are set to visit the Washington Nationals (44-64, fifth in the NL East) on August 1, 2025, at 5:45 PM EDT in Washington to commence a three-game series.

Pitching Matchup

For the Brewers, Jose Quintana (7-4, 3.50 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 55 strikeouts) is the probable starter. The Nationals will counter with Mitchell Parker (7-10, 4.99 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 74 strikeouts).

Betting Odds

The Brewers are favored at -155, with the Nationals at +129. The over/under for total runs is set at 9.

Team Overview

Washington holds a 21-31 record in home games and a 44-64 overall record. The Nationals rank 10th in the NL with 104 total home runs, averaging 1.0 per game.

Milwaukee boasts a 64-44 overall record, including a 28-24 record in road games. The Brewers have the third-ranked team ERA in the NL at 3.63.

This will be the fourth time these two teams play this season.

Top Performers

Washington Nationals

James Wood leads the Nationals with 24 home runs while slugging .495. Josh Bell is 11 for 36 with two home runs and four RBI over the last 10 games.

Milwaukee Brewers

Christian Yelich has 12 doubles, 20 home runs and 69 RBI while hitting .254 for the Brewers. Jackson Chourio is 16 for 40 with four doubles, a triple and a home run over the past 10 games.

Recent Form (Last 10 Games)

Washington Nationals

The Nationals have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games, with a .232 batting average and a 4.55 ERA, being outscored by five runs.

Milwaukee Brewers

The Brewers are 6-4 over their last 10 contests, batting .268 with a 3.34 ERA, outscoring opponents by 11 runs.

Injuries

Washington Nationals Injuries

Dylan Crews: 60-Day IL (back), Trevor Williams: 60-Day IL (elbow), Keibert Ruiz: 7-Day IL (concussion), Derek Law: 60-Day IL (forearm), DJ Herz: 60-Day IL (elbow), Josiah Gray: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Milwaukee Brewers Injuries

Shelby Miller: 15-Day IL (forearm), Jordan Montgomery: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jackson Chourio: day-to-day (hamstring), Jake Bauers: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Rhys Hoskins: 10-Day IL (thumb), Garrett Mitchell: 60-Day IL (oblique), Rob Zastryzny: 15-Day IL (ribs), Connor Thomas: 60-Day IL (elbow), Robert Gasser: 60-Day IL (elbow)

In summary

This MLB game preview details the Milwaukee Brewers (64-44) visiting the Washington Nationals (44-64) on August 1, 2025, at 5:45 PM EDT. Key information includes pitching probables Jose Quintana (Brewers) and Mitchell Parker (Nationals), current team standings, betting odds favoring the Brewers (-155), and recent performance data. Top offensive performers like James Wood and Christian Yelich are highlighted, along with extensive injury reports for both teams. The Brewers enter with a better overall record and recent form compared to the Nationals, making them the favorite for this series opener.

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